History
What was London's Roman name?
Londinium
What are the queens favorite dogs (type-breed)?
Corgies
Which poet is the Bard of Avon?
Shakespeare
Who is the most famous British horror and thriller film director, with most academy award nominations?
What time do the English have tea at?
5 o'clock
What was Richard the Lionheart's main language?
French
What was queen Elizabeth's mother called?
Elizabeth
Tolkien was a religious believer. What kind of religion did he have, and was passionate about?
Catholicism
What artistic institution is in covent garden, and gets its name from it?
The Royal opera house
What is the Royal Ascot?
A horse race
Which English explorer found Australia in the 18th century?
James Cook
What country is the Royal family originally from?
Germany
What is the poet laureate?
The official poet of the Monarchy, chosen by the king or queen
Why did Henry the 8th call off a Marriage with Anne of Cleaves?
She looked worse than she did in a painting of her
Why does the Queen have 2 birthdays?
Which English revolutionary had Charles the first killed?
Oliver Cromwell
Why did the Windsor's change their family name from Wettin?
Because of World War 1
Which British author and novelist is the best selling author ever?
Agatha Christie
What is the oldest surviving book in English? Its an epic poem
Beowulf
Guy Fawkes night is when the English light bonfires. What did Guy Fawkes do?
Tried to blow up parliament
Elizabeth the 1st had no children, she was succeeded by a king from a foreign country. Which one?
Scotland - James the 1st and 6th
Why doesnt the Queen have a passport?
The passport is issued in the name of the Queen (in her absence)
Fear of violence from the locals
Which composer wrote the coronation march, used since 1727 at every coronation (Zadok the priest).
G F Handel (Not Gendely)
What is the Origin of "Boxing Day" , celebrated the day after Christmass?
Giving boxes of gifts to the poor, or people who were good to you